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Plan of Safe Care: state policy and family guidance
A plain-language guide to Plans of Safe Care, explaining the federal policy, differences among states, and research for families and the people who support them.
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- It traces the policy from the 2003 requirement through 2016 changes that broadened coverage and included family needs.
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The page connects the federal requirements to practical differences in state implementation, including who creates a plan and which agency follows up. Its timeline begins with CAPTA’s 1974 enactment and describes later changes to notification, coverage, and family needs. The visible research links cite journals and publications across several years, giving readers a route from plain-language explanation to source material.
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